Parmalee

Parmalee
Parmalee performing in 2012.
Background information
OriginParmele, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Years active2001 (2001)–present
LabelsStoney Creek
MembersBarry Franklin Knox
Joshua Malcom "Josh" McSwain
John Matthew "Matt" Thomas
Scott Lee Thomas[3]

Parmalee is an American country music band consisting of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar), who is a best friend since childhood. They are signed to the Stoney Creek division of BBR Music Group and have released three studio albums: Feels Like Carolina, 27861, and For You. The band has made eight entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, with three number one singles on the latter: "Carolina" in 2013, "Just the Way", a collaboration with Blanco Brown, in 2021, and "Take My Name" in 2022. Two more singles have reached the Top 10: "Close Your Eyes" (No. 4, 2014) and "Already Callin' You Mine" (No. 10, 2015).

  1. ^ Dukes, Billy (December 27, 2013). "Parmalee Interview: 'Carolina' Singers Overcome Perceptions, Shooting and Six-Figure Credit Card Debt for Country Debut". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  2. ^ Reuter, Annie (September 27, 2013). "Parmalee's Path To 'Carolina' Included Many Chance Meetings–Including One With Nikki Sixx". radio.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  3. ^ "ALL MESSED UP". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved October 3, 2023.